Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review

Samsung and Apple smartphones going toe to toe. Find out whhich is better in our Galaxy S4 vs…

Galaxy S4 vs BlackBerry Z10 comparison review - which is best, the Samsung or the BlackBerry?

We compare Samsung's Galaxy S4 Android phone with the best of BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Z10.…

Microsoft Windows 8 review

Windows 8 represents the biggest change to Microsoft’s operating system since the launch of…

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Microsoft Xbox 360 review

It was way back in November 2001 that Microsoft put its money where its mouth was and launched the big black Xbox into the world. Spin on four years and the firm is…

02/12/2005

£170 inc VAT
Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 review

With Microsoft Small Business Server 2008, Microsoft has added big business functionality to an affordable SME tool.

03/10/2008

Free
Microsoft Zune 80GB Media Player

Wireless synching, good sound quality, and a nice touch control finally make Microsoft's affordable player a good choice. Indeed, for some users the wireless synching…

23/11/2007

£185 inc VAT
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac beta

Microsoft has just begun to issue Beta versions of the next iteration of its Office for Mac software to testers, and claims that it’s still on track to release the…

09/10/2007

£100 inc VAT
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 review

Microsoft SQL Server 2008, aka "Katmai", gives SQL Server shops plenty of reasons to get excited. The best SQL Server release to date, it sports more nice new…

05/11/2008

Free
Microsoft Anti-Spyware beta

Microsoft's AntiSpyware is a rebadged version of Giant Software's existing app. Gates liked it so much, he bought the company in December. Its collection of security…

29/06/2005

Free
Microsoft Office 12.0 Beta 1.0

A completely new interface, a totally new file format – but will Office 12.0 have any new features? How about better charts and graphics, time management,…

16/02/2006

Free
Microsoft Works Suite 2006

The 2006 version of Microsoft's budget-friendly alternative to Office brings some hefty software into the mix. Reading the list of applications brought to mind a line…

21/02/2006

£70 inc VAT
Visual Studio 2005 Express

The latest release of Microsoft's Visual Studio has come with a surprise: a release of separate Express editions of its main development tools that are available for…

23/05/2006

Free
Age of Empires III

Truth be told, PC Advisor had a bad time learning about history at school – we never saw the point of reading about agrarian policy when there were all those juicy…

01/02/2006

£30 inc VAT
Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Split keys: you either love them or hate them. The ergonomic design, built to reduce RSI and enhance your comfort, can take some time to get used to, but after going…

12/12/2005

£50 inc VAT
Wireless Laser Mouse 6000

Sporting five buttons, four-way scrolling facilities, a sharp 'moonlight silver' design and a decided lack of wires, Microsoft's Laser Mouse 6000 is a classy piece of…

05/12/2005

£31 inc VAT
Toy Soldiers: Cold War review

It's going to be a hot time in the Cold War tonight. This fantastic sequel is everything one might want in a tower defense game, and then some.

17/08/2011

£10 inc VAT
Microsoft Arc Touch review

Microsoft has added touch sensitivity and a curious construction to its Arc Touch mouse - and more besides.

12/10/2010

£69 inc VAT
ilomilo review

ilomilo is a deceptively adorable puzzler that neatly rounds out Xbox Live Arcade's 'Games for the Holidays' release schedule.

11/01/2011

£6 inc VAT
Microsoft Arc Keyboard review

The Microsoft Arc Keyboard is an elegant desktop PC keyboard with unique features and a high price to match.

07/04/2010

£49 inc VAT
Microsoft Lync 2010 review

Microsoft Lync 2010 combines instant messaging, VoIP calling, live meetings, and videoconferencing, but it's more than the sum of these parts. It puts the PC at the…

28/04/2011

Free
Full House Poker review

Full House Poker is an Xbox Live-oriented game of Texas Hold 'Em - perfect for seasoned card sharks and poker newbies alike.

17/03/2011

£6 inc VAT
Microsoft Word 2011 review

The latest update to Microsoft's flagship word processing application, Microsoft Word 2011 for Mac levels the playing field for Macs in business.

29/09/2010

£89 inc VAT
Microsoft PowerPoint 2011 review

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011 remedies earlier shortcomings by combining compelling new features with a revamped interface that makes it easier than before to…

29/09/2010

£89 inc VAT